Kitchen Team Member: Fresh Meals & Sanitation Expert

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain cash receipts and meal records, and support daily reporting. The role emphasizes high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

You will handle a variety of kitchen tasks, follow menus, manage cleanliness, safety, and equipment care, and contribute to a positive dining experience for customers.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure.
• Food Service Certificate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu.
• Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions.
• Understand what is inclusive of a meal.
• Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures.
• Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives.
• Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and
• Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal.
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage.
• Adhere to the uniform policy.
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day
• Supervise the food temperature requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
• Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment
• Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment; duties include sweeping, moping, ware washing
• Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Skills

Works well under pressure

Fast-paced environment

Education

Food Service Certificate

Reading & Writing ability

Tools

Knives

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain cash receipts and meal records, and support daily reporting. The role emphasizes high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

You will handle a variety of kitchen tasks, follow menus, manage cleanliness, safety, and equipment care, and contribute to a positive dining experience for customers.